Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 83V-085 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 83V-085 covers 215 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IN A VEHICLE IMPACT FROM THE REAR, THE THREE PIECE HOSES COULD SEPARATE AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
The fix
A NEW FUEL FILLER HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED BY DEALER ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AS THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, AFIRE COULD IGNITE, CAUSING INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1981 to February 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.